Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb4-24df-73de-ab40-c3e6888b7ee1/framework-for-site-investigation-and-materials-testing-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services [Dorset Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-council) Estimated value £4,000,000 Published 19 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 26 Mar 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Dorset Council has a requirement for site investigation and materials testing services in the delivery of construction/maintenance projects. \\r ### The requirements include;\\r • Field and laboratory testing of civil engineering materials (including but not limited to; bituminous materials, aggregates, concrete), geotechnical site investigation and soils testing which will require factual and interpretative reporting.\\r • Geo-environmental site investigation and testing which will require factual reporting, interpretative reporting and risk assessment.\\r • Investigation of existing highways and structures (including but not limited to core sampling of carriageways and structures).\\r • Provision of specialist advice and representation (on materials, pavement design and geotechnical/geo-environmental matters)\\r \\r The requirements are primarily for Dorset Highways however other areas of the Council share the requirements.\\r \\r The Council is looking to establish a multi-supplier Framework agreement for provision of the services.\\r The Framework will also be accessible to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who are named in the Tender Notice.\\r A maximum of 4 suppliers will be awarded on to the Framework Agreement.\\r During the term of the Framework, call-off orders will be placed by means of direct award or further competition.\\r \\r The advertised value of the Framework is estimated is based upon the Councils' estimated needs over the full Framework term however this may change due to changing needs and circumstances during the Framework term:\\r This may include expansion of the scope, budget, or duration if additional services are needed or may include reduction of the scope, budget, or duration if circumstances change, such as reduced funding, lower-than-expected demand, or strategic shifts.\\r Additional information: 2024/S 000-041162 Read full description ## CPV classification Site-investigation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8ca3dde5-2a79-464f-8d26-5d547d2a1495) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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